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Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with chairs and a table, overlooking a calm water body and modern houses. - Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 (Somerford Keynes)
A modern dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by chairs. There are two windows providing natural light, and the room has a minimalist design with dark cabinetry and a light-colored floor. - Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 (Somerford Keynes)
A row of modern, multi-story houses with large glass windows, situated by a calm river. - Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 (Somerford Keynes)
A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchair, and a patterned rug. - Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 (Somerford Keynes)
A hotel room with a bed, a view of a body of water, a balcony, and a dresser. - Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 (Somerford Keynes)
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a gym and a sauna at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1111 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £2,538
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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About this property

Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2

  • Crane Lodge is a lovely lakeside holiday home with hot tub set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, water sports, fishing, bike hire, tennis, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.

    Sleeping up to 9(+2) in 4/5 bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 2x double ensuite, 1x twin, 1x triple (double & single over) & snug with sofa bed & TV leading to decking area, seating, BBQ & hot tub. Open plan living area leads to covered balcony area.

    Ground Floor

    Outside
    • Hot Tub
    • West facing sundeck
    • Fully enclosed
    • Private pontoon
    • Direct lake access
    • Sun loungers
    • Hanging chair

    Bedroom
    • 5' Double bed
    • Door to lakeside sundeck
    • Ample storage
    • En-suite
    • Shower
    • WC and basin

    Snug/Bedroom (Sofa Bed)
    • 4' 6" Sofa Bed
    • 31” smart TV
    • Door to lakeside sundeck

    Bathroom
    • Bath
    • Shower
    • WC and basin

    First Floor
    Bedroom
    • 2 x 2' 6" single beds
    • Can be configured as a 5' double
    • Adequate storage

    Bedroom
    • Triple sleeper
    • 4' 6" bed with 3' single over
    • Adequate storage

    Bedroom
    • 4' 6" double
    • Covered, lakeside deck
    • Outdoor seating
    • Adequate storage
    • En-suite
    • Shower
    • WC and basin
    Bathroom
    • Bath
    • Shower
    • WC and basin

    Second Floor

    Living/dining area
    • Panoramic lake views
    • 2 x 2/3 seat sofas and 2 x chairs
    • 2 x arm chairs
    • Gas fire
    • 50” smart TV
    • Dining table with seating for 8/9
    • Doors to West facing balcony
    • Wine Cooler

    Kitchen
    • Modern and well equipped
    • 5 ring electric hob
    • Single oven and grill
    • Dishwasher
    • Built in Microwave
    • Built in 70/30 fridge and freezer
    • washing machine
    • Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine


    Enclosed Balcony
    • Charcoal BBQ
    • Rattan style outdoor seating

    More Information

    Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:

    • 550 acres of private Nature Reserve, including seven Lakes & three Rivers
    • Excellent Water Sports - Paddle boarding, kayak, canoe & rowing boats
    • Somerford Lagoon can only be used for non-powered water sports between the 1st of April and the 30th of September
    • In order to minimise disturbance to overwintering wildfowl, the footpaths to the Southern and Eastern edge of Somerford Lagoon are not accessible from the 1st of October to the 31st of March
    • Spinney Lake is available for non-powered water sports all year.
    • Bike Hire & Trails
    • Excellent & varied Fishing
    • Tennis Courts & 3G artificial turf multi-use games area
    • Activity Hub - Bookable activities
    • Ballihoo Restaurant & Clubhouse Bar
    • Pizza Shack & Takeaway
    • Children's play area
    • Soft play - charges apply
    • No large single sex parties are permitted on site

    Lower Mill Estate Spa

    • Free use of the world-class Spa, treatments extra
    • Indoor & outdoor heated pools
    • Outdoor eco-pool allows you to swim amongst reeds and lilies
    • Extensive selection of natural, holistic & nurturing GAIA spa treatments
    • State of the art, fully equipped Technogym
    • Beautifully landscaped gardens
    • Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult

    Local Area

    • Local & walkable village pub, lakeside Restaurants & Cafe's nearby
    • Wide choice of local Water Sports, activities & attractions nearby
    • Close to Cirencester and convenient for exploring the Cotswolds
    • Good transport links (approx. 1.5 hours from West London)

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Cirencester is home to this holiday home. Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Cirencester Leisure Centre and Cricklade Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Cirencester travel guide
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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with a wooden pier, a gazebo, and a stone wall.
    Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A row of stone cottages with steeply pitched roofs, a narrow road, and lush greenery.
    Arlington Row
    26 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Somerford Lagoon
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Neigh Bridge Country Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cirencester Church
    13 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kemble Station
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Oak, South Cerney
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    13 min drive
  • Toro Lounge
    12 min drive
  • Cirencester Best Kebab
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 on 19 Aug 2026 start from £2,538, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 located?

Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and River Thames. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.

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